Childhood.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

Date1855-1856

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 3/4 x 8 3/8in. (29.8 x 21.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 5/8 x 10in. (34.6 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Bonnette

DescriptionA young child, probably a girl, is seated in an ornate chair or throne. She wears a dress with a wide neckline and puff sleeves trimmed with lace. She holds a puppy in her lap. A second girl leans across the right arm of the chair. She wears a dress with a square neckline and a bodice laced up the back. A boy stands at the left, leaning his left arm on the arm of the chair and resting his cheek on his left hand. He wears a doublet, breeches, hose, and garters. Another small child is seated on the floor looking at a picture book. A second puppy has its paws on the book. A third puppy is nursing from a large dog seated at the right. A doll, a ball, and a sheet of paper are on the floor nearby. A large bouquet of flowers is in the left background. Drapery is at the left and right. Decorative tracery is in spandrels at the upper left and upper right.

Object number2005.177.19

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "CHILDHOOD."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number

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